{"id":8695,"date":"2025-10-21T15:32:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T23:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=8695"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:12:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T00:12:47","slug":"what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match","title":{"rendered":"What USMLE Step 1 Score Do You Need to Match?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#Why_Step_1_Went_PassFail\" >Why Step 1 Went Pass\/Fail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#What_Does_a_%E2%80%9CGood%E2%80%9D_Step_1_Score_Mean_Now\" >What Does a &#8220;Good&#8221; Step 1 Score Mean Now?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#1_A_Confident_Pass\" >1. A Confident Pass:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#2_A_Strong_Foundation_for_What_Comes_Next\" >2. A Strong Foundation for What Comes Next:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#How_to_Tell_If_Your_Step_1_Performance_Is_%E2%80%9CGood%E2%80%9D\" >How to Tell If Your Step 1 Performance Is &#8220;Good&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#How_Osmosis_Can_Help_You_Assess\" >How Osmosis Can Help You Assess<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#1_Quiz_Builder_Question_Bank\" >1. Quiz Builder &amp; Question Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#2_High-Yield_Video_Lessons\" >2. High-Yield Video Lessons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#3_Personalized_Study_Schedules\" >3. Personalized Study Schedules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#4_Progress_Tracking_Dashboards\" >4. Progress Tracking Dashboards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#Why_%E2%80%9CGood%E2%80%9D_Step_1_Performance_Still_Matters\" >Why &#8220;Good&#8221; Step 1 Performance Still Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-usmle-step-1-score-do-you-need-to-match\/#Additional_Reading\" >Additional Reading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, the USMLE Step 1 exam loomed large in every medical student&#8217;s life. Scored numerically, it was often the single most important factor that residency programs used to compare applicants. But since January 2022, Step 1 has shifted to pass\/fail reporting. This change has left students wondering: <strong>if it&#8217;s pass\/fail now, what counts as a &#8220;good&#8221; Step 1 score?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Let&#8217;s break it down!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Step_1_Went_PassFail\"><\/span>Why Step 1 Went Pass\/Fail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The USMLE shifted Step 1 to pass\/fail to help <strong>reduce stress, improve student wellness, <\/strong>and<strong> encourage more holistic <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11437557\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">residency selection<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of judging applicants by one number, residency committees assess them on a broader set of qualities, including clinical performance, research, leadership, and communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, <strong>passing Step 1 remains essential.<\/strong> You can&#8217;t move on to clerkships or sit for Step 2 CK without it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/all-your-usmle-step-1-questions-answered-the-osmosis-ultimate-guide\">The Ultimate Guide to USMLE Step 1 (Osmosis) -><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_%E2%80%9CGood%E2%80%9D_Step_1_Score_Mean_Now\"><\/span>What Does a &#8220;Good&#8221; Step 1 Score Mean Now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since no three-digit number will appear on your transcript, a &#8220;good&#8221; Step 1 score in the pass\/fail era is one that achieves two things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Confident_Pass\"><\/span>1. A Confident Pass:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not just scraping by at the passing threshold but <strong>demonstrating clear mastery<\/strong> of the content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practically, this means <strong>consistently scoring well above the ~60\u201365% &#8220;safe zone&#8221;<\/strong> on NBME practice exams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_Strong_Foundation_for_What_Comes_Next\"><\/span>2. A Strong Foundation for What Comes Next:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Step 1 is still the bedrock for <strong>clerkships <\/strong>and <strong>Step 2 CK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who master Step 1 material tend to perform better on the wards and on Step 2 CK, which <strong>is now the differentiating exam for residency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short, performing well on Step 1 means you successfully <strong>pass the exam and show confidence<\/strong> that <strong>you&#8217;ve prepared for clinical training and Step 2 CK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-breakdown-of-usmle-step-1-what-you-need-to-know\">A Breakdown of USMLE Step 1 -><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tell_If_Your_Step_1_Performance_Is_%E2%80%9CGood%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>How to Tell If Your Step 1 Performance Is &#8220;Good&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even without a reported number, there are reliable ways to judge whether your preparation is paying off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NBME Self-Assessments:<\/strong> These give predictive percent-correct scores and show how far above (or near) the passing cut-off you are.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UWorld Performance:<\/strong> Consistently hitting 70%+ correct in practice blocks is a strong sign of mastery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>School Benchmarks (e.g., CBSE):<\/strong> Many schools require this pre-Step 1 exam, which closely mirrors real test readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re comfortably above passing on these measures, your Step 1 result is likely &#8220;good&#8221;, not just because you&#8217;ll pass, but because you&#8217;re ready for clerkships and Step 2 CK success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmle.org\/usmle-step-1-transition-passfail-only-score-reporting\">USMLE Step 1 Pass\/Fail Transition (USMLE.org) -><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Mo-phone-and-computer.png?w=850\" alt=\"Mo, the Osmosis mascot, with a phone in their hand and pointing at the screen of a laptop, showing that they're studying using Osmosis.\" class=\"wp-image-7751\" style=\"width:377px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Mo-phone-and-computer.png 850w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Mo-phone-and-computer.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Mo-phone-and-computer.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Mo-phone-and-computer.png?resize=768,768 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Osmosis_Can_Help_You_Assess\"><\/span>How Osmosis Can Help You Assess<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osmosis offers structured ways to make sure your &#8220;pass&#8221; is more than a bare minimum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Quiz_Builder_Question_Bank\"><\/span>1. Quiz Builder &amp; Question Bank<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Target weak areas with custom quizzes by subject or system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track percent-correct improvement over time to see if you&#8217;re trending into the safe zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_High-Yield_Video_Lessons\"><\/span>2. High-Yield Video Lessons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concise, visual explanations that help you master challenging concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is especially useful when practice questions reveal recurring knowledge gaps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Personalized_Study_Schedules\"><\/span>3. Personalized Study Schedules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Osmosis helps organize your study days so you steadily reinforce knowledge instead of cramming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Progress_Tracking_Dashboards\"><\/span>4. Progress Tracking Dashboards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visualize how many topics you&#8217;ve covered and mastered \u2014 an improved quiz performance = a strong predictor of a solid Step 1 pass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-osmosis-quizzes-to-prep-for-usmle-step-1\">How to Use Osmosis Quizzes to Study for Step 1 -><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_%E2%80%9CGood%E2%80%9D_Step_1_Performance_Still_Matters\"><\/span>Why &#8220;Good&#8221; Step 1 Performance Still Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if programs don&#8217;t see your Step 1 score, your preparation still has ripple effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 2 CK Readiness:<\/strong> Step 2 CK is now the primary exam that residency programs use to compare applicants. Strong Step 1 prep makes Step 2 CK less daunting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clerkship Success:<\/strong> Knowing your basic sciences means you&#8217;ll shine during patient care \u2014 something residency directors notice in evaluations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confidence &amp; Efficiency:<\/strong> Passing with a good margin reduces stress, letting you focus on clinical skills, research, and other parts of your residency application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, there&#8217;s no such thing as a &#8220;250&#8221; or &#8220;260&#8221; being a &#8220;good&#8221; Step 1 score. Instead, a good Step 1 result means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You <strong>pass with confidence<\/strong>, showing you didn&#8217;t just squeak by.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You build a <strong>solid scientific foundation<\/strong> that fuels strong clerkship performance and a <strong>competitive Step 2 CK score<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, a good Step 1 score not only allows you to move forward, but to excel in the rest of medical school and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmle.org\/scores-transcripts\/examination-results-and-scoring\">USMLE Examination Results and Scoring -><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1 is now pass\/fail to reduce stress and encourage holistic residency review.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A good Step 1 means confidently passing, not just barely meeting the threshold.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong Step 1 prep builds a foundation for clinical rotations and Step 2 CK success.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use NBME self-assessments and practice question banks to track readiness.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Osmosis tools help learners target their weak areas and organize efficient study schedules.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Reading\"><\/span>Additional Reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/all-your-usmle-step-1-questions-answered-the-osmosis-ultimate-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Your USMLE Step 1 Questions Answered: The Osmosis Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-osmosis-quizzes-to-prep-for-usmle-step-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use Osmosis Quizzes to Prep for USMLE\u00ae Step 1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-osmosis-quizzes-to-prep-for-usmle-step-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use Osmosis Quizzes to Prep for USMLE\u00ae Step 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-use-osmosis-to-help-you-thrive-during-clinical-rotations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use Osmosis to Help You Thrive During Clinical Rotations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ama-assn.org\/medical-students\/usmle-step-1-2\/how-switch-pass-fail-scoring-usmle-step-1-going\">How the Switch to Pass\/Fail is Going (AMA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/Blog_Display_Ads_MD1_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Access your\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">f<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ree trial<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to find out why millions of current and future clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that Step 1 is pass\/fail, a \u201cgood\u201d score means confidently passing and mastering core concepts to excel in clerkships and when taking Step 2 CK. 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